THE Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts is set to return to the Ardhowen Theatre with a bang later this summer. Directed by well-known Ciara O’Flanagan, the Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts recently confirmed that they’ll be staging ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at the Ardhowen Theatre on July 31. The Fermanagh theatre […]
Rugby star opens up on stroke scare
ENNISKILLEN rugby star Kathryn Dane has said she counts her ‘blessings every day’ months after she suffered a serious stroke. During a training camp with Ireland in Dublin in November 2022, the 26-year-old Enniskillen woman fell ill. Thanks to the quick thinking and fast actions of the Ireland medical team, the Ireland scrum half was […]
Large crowd expected to attend Fermanagh Fleadh
EXCITEMENT is building throughout the county as the much-anticipated Fermanagh Fleadh begins this weekend. Set to kick off on Sunday, June 2, the Fermanagh Fleadh will showcase the vast Irish traditional music talent in the county, as local musicians will compete for a place at the Ulster competition. The Fermanagh Fleadh will officially start with […]
Clodagh nominated for top theatre award
Enniskillen’s rising star Clodagh Sweeney has been nominated for a top award. The musical theatre performer has been recognised for her portrayal of the character Maureen in Fermanagh Musical Theatre’s 2023 production of ‘Rent.’ Ms Sweeney, who recently secured a place in Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance London to study musical theatre, has been nominated for an […]
‘Hidden Heartlands’ would boost Fermanagh tourism
FERMANAGH’S tourism industry could be set for a major boost with the Council recently passing a motion for inclusion of the ‘Hidden Heartlands’ programme in the county. With one eye on the upcoming summer months, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Dermot Browne brought forward a motion with the aim of including Fermanagh in the Fáile […]
Enniskillen Food Bank reports rise in demand
OVER 450 people from across Fermanagh have availed of support from the Enniskillen Food Bank over the past two months. Since the Covid-19 pandemic and the crippling costs of food and essential items, a number of Fermanagh residents have been forced to reach out to the Enniskillen Food Bank for help. John Shades, manager at […]
CONFIRMED… Pat Cullen to stand for Sinn Féin
FORMER head of the Royal College of Nursing, Pat Cullen, has been selected as the Sinn Féin candidate for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in the upcoming UK General Election. The Carrickmore woman was ratified last night (Thursday) as the Sinn Féin nomination for the constituency. Outgoing MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Michelle Gildernew, in […]
Disabled parking in Enniskillen is a ‘pantomime’
ENNISKILLEN is renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere but a new ruling on disabled parking could lead to an ‘embarrassingly unwelcoming image’ of the town. During a short stop-off in Enniskillen, a disabled badge-holding motorist from Cork received a parking notice and fine, even though they were parked in a suitable spot at the Buttermarket. […]
Country music star Rachel McConnell ready for launch
DERRYGONNELLY Country music star Rachel McConnell has said she’s ‘delighted’ to be releasing her new single in Mahon’s Hotel next week. On Friday, June 7, the up and coming Fermanagh singer is set to take another major step in her glistening career by dropping a new single, to the delight of her ever-growing fan base. […]
Fermanagh doctor makes history
AN ENNISKILLEN doctor has made history at the South West Acute Hospital for her use of modern technology which is helping provide ‘first-class medical education’ to young students. A Foundation Year 1 doctor at the South West Acute Hospital, Dr Grace Kettyle, recently teamed up with other doctors from Canada and around Europe. They were […]